Schools in Henderson, Auckland (2026)
22 schools · 11,286 students · 15 state, 5 state integrated, 1 charter, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 477.
Henderson, in Auckland, has 22 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 11,286 students. By level there are 8 contributing, 4 full primary, 3 secondary (year 7-15), 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 restricted composite (year 7-10), 1 composite, 1 teen parent unit; by sector 15 state, 5 state integrated, 1 charter, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Henderson's schools is 477, above the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
20 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Elim Christian College Henderson (84.0, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by North West College (80.9, top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) (80.4, top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Waitakere College (1,957 students), Henderson High School (1,044 students), ACG Sunderland (902 students). 3 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Henderson
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 184Elim Christian College HendersonHenderson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 378 · 155 students
- 281North West CollegeHenderson · Charter Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 394 · 150 students
- 380St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)Henderson · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 423 · 854 students
- 478Liston CollegeHenderson · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 414 · 855 students
- 576Summerland PrimaryHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 637 students
- 676Western Heights School (Auckland)Henderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 653 students
- 770Taupaki SchoolHenderson · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 427 · 249 students
- 869Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)Henderson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 413 · 454 students
- 957Henderson Valley SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 332 students
- 1055Waitakere CollegeHenderson · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 480 · 1,957 students
- 1152Sunnyvale SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 527 students
- 1251Henderson IntermediateHenderson · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 732 students
- 1348Henderson High SchoolHenderson · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 1,044 students
- 1440Waitakere S D A SchoolHenderson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 68 students
- 1539Henderson North SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 366 students
- 1637Pomaria Road SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 487 · 447 students
- 1735Henderson SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 198 students
- 1834Bruce McLaren IntermediateHenderson · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 488 · 283 students
- 1929Henderson South SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 287 students
- 2021Middle School West AucklandHenderson · State Restricted Composite (Year 7-10)Equity Index (EQI) 526 · 136 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elim Christian College Henderson Henderson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 84.0 Top 5% | 378 | 155 |
| 2 | North West College Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | Charter | 80.9 Top 10% | 394 | 150 |
| 3 | St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 80.4 Top 10% | 423 | 854 |
| 4 | Liston College Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.5 Top 25% | 414 | 855 |
| 5 | Summerland Primary Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.3 Top 25% | 394 | 637 |
| 6 | Western Heights School (Auckland) Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.0 Top 25% | 395 | 653 |
| 7 | Taupaki School Henderson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 69.6 Top 25% | 427 | 249 |
| 8 | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 69.0 Top 25% | 413 | 454 |
| 9 | Henderson Valley School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 57.0 Top 50% | 437 | 332 |
| 10 | Waitakere College Henderson · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 54.7 Top 50% | 480 | 1,957 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 52.3 Top 50% | 477 | 527 |
| 12 | Henderson Intermediate Henderson · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 50.7 Top 50% | 485 | 732 |
| 13 | Henderson High School Henderson · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 47.8 Lower 50% | 481 | 1,044 |
| 14 | Waitakere S D A School Henderson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 39.9 Lower 50% | 471 | 68 |
| 15 | Henderson North School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 477 | 366 |
| 16 | Pomaria Road School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 36.9 Lower 50% | 487 | 447 |
| 17 | Henderson School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.5 Lower 50% | 485 | 198 |
| 18 | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 34.0 Lower 50% | 488 | 283 |
| 19 | Henderson South School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 28.5 Lower 50% | 505 | 287 |
| 20 | Middle School West Auckland Henderson · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · Years 7–10 | State | 20.8 Lower 50% | 526 | 136 |
Other schools in Henderson
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Henderson?
Elim Christian College Henderson is the highest-ranked school in Henderson with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Henderson?
Henderson has 22 schools (4 full primary, 3 secondary (year 7-15), 8 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 restricted composite (year 7-10), 1 composite, 1 teen parent unit) educating 11,286 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Henderson?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Henderson is 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.